Magazines, Homework Help, Databases at West Nyack: Languages
Key to the Icons Used in this Guide
Open Access -- Access to the site is free to anyone, wherever they are. No library card needed.
In-Library Access only -- can only be accessed on computers on the library building's network. No library card needed.
Access requires you to enter your library card number (which must be issued by the library offering the resource)
Access to library cardholders is free, but registration is required (often used by instructional sites that track your learning progress)
Access to library cardholders is free, but registration is required to take advantage of some optional features
Free Dictionary Lookups
Language Learning Databases
- DuolingoOur courses effectively and efficiently teach reading, listening, and speaking skills. Learning a language on Duolingo is completely free, but you can remove ads and make faster progress with Plus.
- Live Lingua ProjectThis project is the Internet's largest collection of free public domain language learning materials. It hosts thousands of free ebooks, audios and videos for over 130 languages from around the world. Includes FSI Language Courses; DLI Language Courses; and Peace Corps Language Archive.
- Mango Languages - West NyackMango prepares learners for realistic conversations and communication in over 70 world languages. Powered by intelligent technology and an adaptive algorithm, Mango empowers learners to communicate with confidence.
Funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System Central Library (Newburgh).
ESL Web Sites
- Voice of America: Let's Learn EnglishLet's Learn English is a new course for English learners. Certified American English teachers designed the course for beginners. The course continues for 52 weeks.